Field Monitoring Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Youth contracts.

In Lebanon, WFP works over 20 cooperating partner NGOs to support approximately 2.2 million people with regular food and cash assistance using e-cards. WFP supports Lebanese students with school meals and has run over 300 development activities which include supporting rural infrastructure, as well as education and training opportunities for refugees and Lebanese individuals. WFP also supports Lebanon’s National Poverty Targeting Program.

The UN Volunteers will be involved in the monitoring of cards distribution for Syrian beneficiaries, for the school feeding programme and for the livelihoods as well as cards distribution for NPTP beneficiaries, surveys through phone calls and phone calls follow-up and shops monitoring visits.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Programme Associate or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the national UN Volunteer (Field Monitoring Assistant) will:

• Collect, sort and disseminate correspondence, reports and other material to meet the required demands of staff to time standards; • Respond to routine queries received and escalate where appropriate, to provide a timely and accurate service to the beneficiaries; • Contribute to the production of Monitoring and Evaluation documents, such as standard reports and correspondence, to contribute to the accuracy of written information developed by the unit. • Provide a set of standard business support activities, where required, to contribute to the effective functioning of Monitoring and Evaluation operations; • Make distribution arrangements and support Phone calls, assessments, validation etc., to support Field Office work effectively; • Support in managing the Monitoring and evaluation section files, documents related to the field operations, and records in accordance with established systems and processes so that information is current and readily available; • Collect monitoring information and undertake standard data entry tasks in accordance with defined systems, to ensure information is organized and readily available for the business team. • Prepare field mission reports to document programme implementation; • Follow set Food assistance response processes and procedures for refugees and NPTP programmes; • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Professionalism • Integrity • Teamwork and respect for diversity • Commitment to continuous learning • Communication • Planning and organizing • Flexibility • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

the fields of education, humanitarian assistance, economy, nutrition, agriculture, refugee operation or other related fields from at least two (2) years of progressively responsible experience; • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in working with municipalities, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Beirut. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.